Posted on October 8, 2018, in Poetry, Tercet and tagged Calm, Ego, Impatience, Irritation, Mindfulness, Non-attachment, Patience. Bookmark the permalink. 8 Comments.
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“You should stop words and letters, and learn to withdraw and reflect on yourself. When you do so, your body and mind will naturally fall away, and your original Buddha nature will appear.” – Dogen.
Now, where can I find . . . ?
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Stacked in the back room
Filed but not forgotten
Admissions of a structure junky
Stringy theories . . .
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Patience – Mindfulness – Non-Attachment ( some of the best places to be and the more difficult places to stay).
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Agreed. Perhaps perseverance should make the list too. 😀
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A purposeful journey. 🙂
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Far better than wasting time.
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Words to live by, Ben.
(Except when I see the T word, there’s a reflex reaction of annoyance and irritation. 😨 That word is forever ruined for many of us I’m afraid. But I know that’s your point – we must maintain patience, mindfulness and non-attachment, in spite of all the madness.)
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You are as alert and insightful as ever, Betty. ❤
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